RE: Apple-Crop: Time article

2007-03-11 Thread Kurt Alstede
Fellow Growers, I think that Steve's conclusion about the gullibility of consumers is a little misdirected. I have found that what consumers (people) really value and desire in America is personal relationships. Certification may well serve and be necessary for the 900 mile local model as well

Apple-Crop: Hahn 440 Hi-Boy for Sale

2007-06-21 Thread Kurt Alstede
Hello Fellow Growers, For any of you that may also be sweet corn growers you may be interested in a Hahn 440 Hi-Boy sprayer. The machine is in excellent working condition and has been used through last season and we are replacing it only because we desired a larger machine. It is powered by

RE: Apple-Crop: Early season hail damage

2007-06-23 Thread Kurt Alstede
Fellow Growers, Isn't Al Gore the new weather expert? Perhaps he could share his keen insight on the greater occurrence of hail in New England. On the serious side, when I am faced with some hard trouble I always remind myself of James chapter 1, verses 2 through 5:

RE: Apple-Crop: wireless credit card machines

2008-07-15 Thread Kurt Alstede
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RE: Apple-Crop: totes for apple picking

2008-09-12 Thread Kurt Alstede
Hello Apple Growers, We use ½ bushel card board totes that are custom printed with our name, address, web site, and phone number as well as art work. They fold together easily and are sturdy. We sell them to customers for 75 cents each which is slightly more than they cost us. Greater than

RE: Apple-Crop: Cockroaches in housing

2009-02-09 Thread Kurt Alstede
Hello Annette, We had cockroaches in one of our labor housing units and were able to very easily clean them up with the use of our local pest exterminator. We have found it preferable to use a licensed exterminator so that the liability trail was very clean in regards to accountability since

RE: Apple-Crop: Farm market prices

2009-06-15 Thread Kurt Alstede
Hello Matt, A respected greenhouse grower in our area told me a long time ago...Nickle and Dime them to death. Most of our prices are seeing increases this year. Kind Regards, Kurt W. Alstede General Manager Alstede Farms, LLC P. O. Box 278 84 County Route 513 (Old Route 24) Chester, New

RE: Apple-Crop: Water regulations, State of NJ, Department of Environmental Protection

2009-08-13 Thread Kurt Alstede
Hello David, The DEP is out of control...and the former head Lisa Jackson is now head of the EPA under Obama...so you know where the EPA is heading. The NJ DEP is out of control and intrudes more and more into our daily personal and business lives. I am convinced that we have to force a change

RE: Apple-Crop: The Omnivore's Delusion

2009-10-05 Thread Kurt Alstede
I had the pleasure of serving with the author, Blake Hurst, on the AFBF Young Farmers' and Ranchers' Committee more than 20 years ago.a great guy and a great article. Kurt W. Alstede General Manager Alstede Farms, LLC P. O. Box 278 84 County Route 513 (Old Route 24) Chester, New Jersey

RE: Apple-Crop: For Discussion: Pesticide Applications Rates and Tree Row Vol...

2010-01-15 Thread Kurt Alstede
Hello Fellow Growers, We are doing the same thing as Jim Bittner.everything applied on a per acre basis using 50 gallons per acres except for 100 gallons for the thinners and oil. We have all high density plantings and have had very satisfactory results. Best Regards, Kurt W.

RE: Apple-Crop: RE:..and causes you to be fat too!

2010-07-24 Thread Kurt Alstede
To Jim Bittner's quote I say AMEN! Yet, also like Jim we are finalizing our organic certification on 8 acres of fruits and vegetables. Many gullible wealthy buy from us so we need to give them what they want. Best, Kurt W. Alstede General Manager Alstede Farms, LLC 84 County Rt. 513 (Old Rt.

Re: [apple-crop] apples- not propaganda

2011-03-14 Thread Kurt Alstede
Fellow Growers, As the General Manager of our family owned farm it is extremely rare that I find myself on the tractor seat any longer. I spend my day insuring that all of the components of our business are running properly and moreover, that we are in compliance with a myriad of regulations,

[apple-crop] Correction to the Previous Post...

2011-10-12 Thread Kurt Alstede
Hello Again, We are looking for extra pumpkins.medium and large face pumpkins..as opposed to extra large. Sorry for any confusion and thank you again for the consideration. Kind Regards, Kurt Kurt W. Alstede General Manager, Alstede Farms, LLC P.O. Box 278 84 County Route 513

[apple-crop] Wholesale Pumpkins?

2011-10-12 Thread Kurt Alstede
Hello Fellow Apple Growers: I understand that this may be a foolish question given this year's weather in the Eastern U.S.; but does anyone know of anyone with extra large wholesale pumpkins for sale? We have the ability to truck from far away if necessary and we are looking for a couple of